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Spacesuits that threaten rather than protecting astronaut's life

In 1965 during the first ever space-walk, Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov's spacesuit swelled up so much that he couldn't walk back to the Station. Finally by loosening some seals from the suit he was able to return.

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano almost drowned when his cooling garment leaked during a space-walk, blocking his face. The astronaut had to feel and guess his way back.

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Next-gen spacesuits

Next generation spacesuit plans by NASA

However, there is a sigh of relief as a recent audit report revealed that NASA is working on Orion Crew Survival System spacesuit (OCSS).

The next-gen spacesuit is being developed in three stages. One, for use in the space station, second for missions around the moon and the third, for use on Mars.

However, they will not be ready before 2021.

New fabric

NASA comes up with new fabric for spacesuits

NASA intends to use a new 3D-printed metal fabric which enables shape change, in the spacesuits and also to act as shields and insulation for spacecrafts.

On the uneven terrains of some planets, where it is difficult to walk or hold on to the surface, this fabric would facilitate folding of the suit, making it easier to navigate through hostile unknown terrains.

Boeing spacesuits

Boeing launches new commercial spacesuit

Boeing in its attempt to take the lead in commercial crewed orbital missions, has launched their new spacesuit made in association with David Clark Company, which makes flight and aviation suits.

The spacesuits are designed to suit the astronauts who will be on board CST-100 Starliner, which is a commercially crewed spacecraft slated to fly next year on its maiden mission.

The amazing Peggy Watson

NASA's next space-walk is scheduled on May 12, by astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has made a record by space-walking for eight times and also became the first astronaut to do a 4k live streaming from space.